US Army Infantry School "Follow Me" Patch

The “Follow Me” patch, first made in 1918 by Camp Benning for its Army Soldiers, symbolizes a Soldier and Foot Soldier’s shield. It also displays an U.S. Model 1905 Rifle Bayonet against a blue Infantry background and carries an iconic phrase “Follow Me!”

With just these few elements, the symbolic meaning remains largely unchanged since its inception and serves to rally up troops. In fact, “Follow Me!” is taken from a 1918 Infantry Drill Regulations command to inspire movement from a team of Infantry Soldiers in the field.